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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.97, 789.23 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.97, 789.23 and 323.26 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.97 : 789.23 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.97/789.23 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.97x = 789.23 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.97x = 255,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,125.68/571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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